Entity’s Body Couture line was developed with hands and feet in mind and features a soak, scrub, lotion, and oil formulated with skin-loving ingredients like a coconut oil base to provide deep moisture.

As shorter nails trend, many nail techs are using nail wraps as a way to give their clients stability while still maintaining that natural look. And as nail wraps make their way back into the limelight, other creative product uses are emerging as well.

I’m noticing that my gel-polish French manicures aren’t lasting like full-color gel-polishes. The white is chipping off at the free edge. I know I swipe the end of the free edge or the tip so drying doesn’t pull it back. What could be causing this?

Kari McQuitty, an Amore educator and owner of the salon All About Nails, in Alberta, Canada, discovered that traditional watercolor paint meant for paper canvases makes a great introductory nail art medium.

Alfalfa introduces its newest innovation, the versaTray and iPad holder. It’s an adjustable swivel tray that rotates 360-degrees so customers can enjoy their salon experience without moving from one workstation to another.

Why settle for the same salon decor as everyone else? These DIY projects were accomplished by salon owners just like you. Pick a design makeover at your experience level, then enjoy —and show off — your one-of-a-kind item.

It’s So Easy has announced the winners of the second-annual Summer Fun Nail Art Contest, where nail artists from around the United States entered their summer-themed creations using only stripers, paints, and polish; no enhancements or embellishments were allowed.

This hair and nail salon is nestled in a quaint, pedestrian-friendly strip of Old Town Camarillo, Calif. The Loft might draw you in with its spa services and bohemian decor, but clients say it’s the customer service that keeps them coming back.

After a couple of unsuccessful attempts at establishing her own nail salon, Chicago-based nail tech Wauteesha Weatherall knew she had to develop a plan that was going to make her stand out: a spa on wheels.

From March 21-23, 2014, Beauty Düsseldorf, an international trade fair for cosmetics, nail, foot, wellness, and spa, will be the meeting place for about 50,000 trade visitors and 1,250 exhibitors and brands.

Proper documentation and procedures are essential in case a patron brings a lawsuit against your salon, according to Sean Brownyard, executive program manager for SASSI, the Salon and Spa Specialty Insurance program at Brownyard Group.

While you’re looking for the perfect tech, the perfect tech is looking for the perfect salon! Know what makes your salon great so you can set yourself apart from other spas. How do you advertise? What’s your reputation in town? Do you have a niche clientele? Do you pay for and attend networking events/shows/training classes? Do you offer staff team-building opportunities — even if it’s a casual get-together one night a month? What benefits do you offer?

For many nail techs, busy days filled with caring for clients leaves little time for self-care. But with a little know-how and a bit of planning, you can boost your energy and dramatically improve your health by eating right.

Politics Beauty is an umbrella organization that consists of state-level, grassroots advocacy organizations that initiate and address legislation that affects the beauty and barber industry. At its head is nail tech Tamara Johnson. We asked Johnson to tell us about the organization and how readers can become involved.

From ingrown toenails to calluses to sore feet, runners face specific challenges when it comes to foot care. Here are some common maladies these clients endure and some ideas for making sure they leave your salon happy and healthy.

I’m wondering how other techs have solved the problem of odors in the salon during chemotherapy? I have an amazing extraction vent system, but even the slightest odor of paraffin or polish makes me queasy. It has affected the services I can offer.

We all know UV lights are safe, but what about those clients who aren’t so sure? If one of your clients is shying away from gel-polish services out of concern that the nail lamp may increase the risk of skin cancer, you can put her at ease.

Entity’s Body Couture line was developed with hands and feet in mind and features a soak, scrub, lotion, and oil formulated with skin-loving ingredients like a coconut oil base to provide deep moisture.

From March 21-23, 2014, Beauty Düsseldorf, an international trade fair for cosmetics, nail, foot, wellness, and spa, will be the meeting place for about 50,000 trade visitors and 1,250 exhibitors and brands.

It’s So Easy has announced the winners of the second-annual Summer Fun Nail Art Contest, where nail artists from around the United States entered their summer-themed creations using only stripers, paints, and polish; no enhancements or embellishments were allowed.

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